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Child Arrangements Order – Residence and Contact

When you separate, although you will no longer be a couple, you still continue to be parents to your children. Therefore, you need to be able to communicate and work together to co-parent your children.

However, at a time when you are struggling with your own feelings, it can be difficult to plan and decide what is best for your children. This is where we can help.

Arrangements for children

After you have separated, you will need to agree the arrangements for the children – i.e. where they live (often referred to as Residence) and when they spend time with the other parent (referred to as Contact).

It is always preferable to work together to try to agree the arrangements, particularly as you need to continue co-parenting after separation. Therefore, our aim is to work with you to find a solution that works for you, but also has the best interests of your children at heart.

Many cases are capable of agreement following reasoned and sensible advice. We offer specialist advice on all aspects of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to try to avoid the need for Court proceedings.

Unfortunately, there are cases where it is not possible to reach an agreement and it is necessary to apply to the Court for a Child Arrangements Order to determine where a child is to live and when they spend time with the other parent.

In these circumstances, our experienced family law team will be able to represent and guide you through the proceedings. Our family team consists of qualified family law solicitors, lawyers and legal executives, all who have many years of relevant experience in family law.

As members of Resolution, we are committed to working in a constructive and amicable way. Our family lawyers will give you clear and practical advice with the focus on keeping cost to a minimum and ensure matters are dealt with amicably and swiftly.

We know how important your children are to you and understand you will be concerned how separation will impact them. That’s why we are here to help you find the best way to deal with the challenges you are facing.

Get in touch

If you wish to speak to any of the family law team about subjects such as divorce, financial resolution, or anything else relating to family matters and civil partnerships, then please get in touch. You can call us on one of the numbers below to arrange an appointment or please fill in the form below and someone will get in touch.

Telephone one of our offices

Please telephone the following numbers to arrange an appointment:

Eastbourne: 01323 727321

Hailsham: 01323 841481

Polegate: 01323 487051

We will maintain complete confidentiality and discretion at all times.